JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
縁 — affinity
- Reading
- エン・\~ネン・ふち・ふちど.る・ゆかり・よすが・へり・えにし
- Meaning
- affinity; relation; connection; edge; border; verge; brink
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
縁 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is エン・\~ネン・ふち・ふちど.る・ゆかり・よすが・へり・えにし and it means affinity; relation; connection; edge; border; verge; brink. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
縁 appears in everyday japanese words such as 縁 (chance), 縁 (a means) and 縁側 (veranda).
Japanese words containing 縁
Frequently asked questions
What does 縁 mean in Japanese?
縁 means affinity; relation; connection; edge; border; verge; brink in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 縁 read?
縁 is read エン・\~ネン・ふち・ふちど.る・ゆかり・よすが・へり・えにし. Reading it inside real words — 縁 and 縁 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 縁 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 縁 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 縁 in a word?
A common word containing 縁 is 縁 (えん) — "chance". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 縁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 縁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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